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Porterville, California

Occupational Therapist Assistant-COTA Part-Time

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Posting: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time & Part-Time
  • Location: Sequoia Transitional Care – Porterville, CA
  • Pay range: at $40.00-$45.00/hour
  • Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | Weekend availability

Join the Sequoia Transitional Care Team

Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a motivated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy department. We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants who are committed to improving the lives of residents through high-quality, individualized care.

As part of a supportive, interdisciplinary team, you will help deliver exceptional therapy services in a setting that values teamwork, professionalism, and compassion.

Position Summary

The COTA will assist in providing occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Your work will support residents in achieving greater independence and improving their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care according to treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist
  • Monitor resident progress and communicate with the OT to adjust treatment as needed
  • Assist in instructing residents, caregivers, and staff in carryover exercises and safety techniques
  • Accurately document therapy sessions and maintain records in compliance with regulations
  • Participate in care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training
  • Ensure proper use of adaptive equipment and recommend adjustments when necessary
  • Foster a positive, encouraging environment for residents and team members

Qualifications

  • Current California COTA license (Required)
  • Current CPR Certification (Required)
  • Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and rehabilitation goals

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay starting at $40/hour
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment

Opportunities for Professional Development and Growth

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills and compassion make a difference, apply now to join Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (924 salary observations; 2,017 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant-COTA Part-Time at PACS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Porterville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Typical market rent
$1,431/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.8
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Visalia, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PACS

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities